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Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory

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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

Office of Student Affairs

3900 University Blvd WTB 120

Tyler

Texas

75799-6600

United States

Program Location:

Texas

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Office: Office of Student Affairs, WT Brookshire Hall # 120
Phone (Work): 903-565-5777
Email: pharmacyadmissions@uttyler.edu

Institutional Website:

Contact Information Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

May 1, 2023

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

None

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

Satellite/Branch campuses:

None

Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?

Yes

Is your institution public or private?

Public

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Academic Term Type:

Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure:

What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum?

* 2 - 4

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Not Required

Alternative Enrollment Options:

Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?

Yes

If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply:

Early assurance

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Last Entering Class

Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above?

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

THE BEN AND MAYTEE FISCH COLLEGE OF PHARMACY The Fisch College of Pharmacy is housed in the W.T. Brookshire Hall, a state-of-the-art building, specifically designed to encourage student-faculty interaction, support our innovative teaching, and includes a variety of student-centered study spaces. The College uses multiple active learning methods including Team-Based Learning (TBL). In TBL, students are accountable for learning fundamental concepts outside the classroom and applying these in class to solve real-world problems. For more information: https://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy

Program Description Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.5

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

GPA (cumulative) = 2.5 or above
GPA (science/math) = 2.5 or above
GPA calculations are calculated using a four-point scale and include the following: all college coursework from accredited U.S. and foreign institutions, dual-credit coursework, Advanced Placement courses, College-Level Examination Program, and the International Baccalaureate Program.
Original and repeated grades are included in calculations, when applicable.
Prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

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Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
Chemistry	Chemistry I (inorganic) with lab	4
Chemistry	Chemistry II (inorganic) with lab	4
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I with lab for science majors	4
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology II with lab for science majors	4
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Fundamentals of Speech	3
Microbiology	Microbiology with lab for science majors	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I with lab	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II with lab	4
Math	Calculus I	3
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab	4
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy and Physiology II with lab	4

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?

May 31, 2022 unless approval for summer coursework obtained from the Office of Student Affairs

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Not sure at this time
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

PHARMACY PREREQUISITES
* Pharmacy prerequisites: All prerequisite coursework must be completed by end of Spring term prior to Fall admission. Requests for summer coursework are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Office of Student Affairs.
* Prerequisite Coursework: Check specific requirements and maximum allowable time elapsed since course at: http://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/admissions/prerequisites.php
* Exemption Requests: http://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/admissions/prerequisites.php

TEXAS CORE CURRICULUM COURSES
* The Texas Core Curriculum describes the general education requirements for all college students in Texas. Applicants who already have/will have a bachelor's degree (or higher) prior to entering the Pharm.D. program are not required to complete the Texas Core Curriculum. Additional information on the Texas Core Curriculum and specific coursework are available at http://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/admissions/core.php.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/admissions/prerequisites.php

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Supplemental Materials

Supplemental Requirements:

Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:

The Supplemental Application is embedded into PharmCAS as a section called "Additional Questions". If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us at pharmacyadmissions@uttyler.edu

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:

Not Required or Considered

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:

N/A

Other Admission Tests:

Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.

Clergy: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Politician: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Not Accepted

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Not Accepted

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Letters of reference must be sent to PharmCAS by the application deadline. Letters from pharmacists with whom the candidate has had a working relationship, current, and past supervisors, and/or college faculty are strongly encouraged. Letters from family, friends, and business acquaintances will not be considered for admissions purposes.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

International Applicants

Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?

Yes

Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:

US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)

Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):

Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

International applicants are considered to be those candidates who are not US citizens and not lawful permanent residents. International applicants may be considered for admission and may have additional requirements. The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) requires all pharmacy students to submit a Social Security Number (SSN) when applying for their pharmacy intern license. Social security numbers are available to all US citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and aliens who are authorized to work in the US. In order to obtain an SSN, the international applicant must be able to work within the US when the first professional year starts. Applicants with an F or J visa may be considered for admission to the Pharm.D. program. Applicants must also be eligible to work within the US and obtain a Social Security Number.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

Yes

If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:

International students may be required to provide evidence of English proficiency. The TOEFL (or other assessments) must be completed within 2 years of expected entry into the program. See http://www.uttyler.edu/graduate/intl/intl-admissions/intl-proof-of-english-proficiency.php for more information regarding the TOEFL and other English Proficiency Assessments.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists in the U.S. or abroad?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

The College of Pharmacy uses the Multiple Mini-Interview format for interviews. Interviews include a variety of scenarios in the MMI format, a math assessment, and a writing assessment. For more information: https://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/admissions/

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/admissions/

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Accepted Applicants

Deposits:

Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?

Yes

Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?

Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies:

The admissions deposit is $200. When students start the PharmD program, the admissions deposit is applied to the first-semester tuition.

Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:

2022-08-22

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Participation in JumpStart during the summer before matriculation is expected for incoming students. Required orientation programming occurs the week prior to the start of classes for all PharmD students. CPR certification is provided during orientation.

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?

Yes

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?

Yes

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Submission information

Contact Information

Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

PCAT and Other Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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